One Dead in Motorcycle Crash Near Zell

A 55-year-old man died Tuesday in a motorcycle crash west of Zell.

The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the only occupant.

A 2016 Harley Davidson was westbound on Highway 212 when the driver drifted off the road and entered the north ditch.

The driver was wearing a helmet, but the investigation indicated that the helmet came off when the driver crashed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

(SD Dept. of Public Safety)